Carpaccio review by LT
This restaurant is a prime example of "too much money to waste" in London - people who are willing to pay over-the-odds for food. Carpaccio is LUDICROUSLY overpriced. Having spent most of my life in Italy, I must say that the food is u p to scratch but having to cough up GBP11 for starters and GBP16 for mains is beyond the pale - especially given the mean portion sizes. We were a group of five. I started with baked tagliolini verdi with ham and cheese followed by tagliata di manzo. The pasta was good (although they were not "verdi" but just plain pasta) and, to be honest, I was glad that the portion was that small because it's a heavy dish. By comparison, however, one of my dining companions ordered tuna carpaccio and was served 4 (yes, FOUR) paper-thin slices of tuna measuring approx 5cm x 10cm - and charged GBP11! Next up, the tagliata: this was again delicious but GBP16 for 3 thin (0.5cm) rounds of beef filet sprinkled with a few rocket leaves and cherry-tomato halves is madly steep. In addition to a starter and main course each, the five of us shared three desserts, one bottle of wine and two bottles of water. The bill came up to GBP50 per head which is really not worth it. Prices notwithstanding, the restaurant was packed to the rafters - "packed" in the literal sense as we were virtually sharing tables with other parties. The service is friendly if hurried. If you've got money to burn (and not a huge appetite) then go here as the food *IS* good. Otherwise, your money is definitely better spent elsewhere. Well done to the owner who has managed to pull this off - he is definitely laughing his way to the bank...
Friday, February 10, 2006
Overall rating 
Food 10 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 0
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